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Southpaw Muay Thai Club
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Los Angeles, California
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule southpawmuaythaiclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 213-808-4330
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The class we structured well and the sparring after was high energy but great.”
What members say
From the reviews
Found this place while searching for Muay Thai gyms close to the Bonaventure hotel. And so glad I did. I messaged them on IG and they were super friendly and responsive. Went to their Saturday class. It is inside a crossfit gym. The class we structured well and the sparring after was high energy but great.
New to muay thai? Start at Southpaw Muay Thai Club
Southpaw Muay Thai Club comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Southpaw Muay Thai Club
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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